Recap by phillip woo

Late-fancied favourite Glory Star responded nicely three deep following a box-seat run to power away 100m out for a first win at his 12th start with a rise in trip. Kerkeni finished willingly three deep after travelling third from the rear to snatch second from Choice Exchequer in the final few metres. He was suited by the drop in class. Plunged late, Choice Exchequer gave a cheeky sight on the speed after clearing for the lead 1,500m out from a wide gate. Owners' Glory settled second from the rear, was under the whip to pick up 450m out, switched into the open 200m out and finished well to grab a Quartet spot 50m out. Early favourite Island Flyer settled one off the fence in fourth, swung the final bend with one wider out and plugged on without ever looking a chance. Winning Mascot travelled three deep near the back, peeled widest out at the 200m and ran on steadily without menacing. Bornfree failed to let down following a handy run along the fence in the race. Glamorous Ryder was gone 200m out after pressing forward out deep to sit outside the leader 700m out. This Is Gladiator was struggling soon after straightening following a one-off run on the back of the speed.